The rise of Shubman Gill has already attracted the attention of the legends around the world, and now the affect of England Joe Root has made a daring statement about the young Indian test captain. In fact, Joe Root recently selected the modern greats from other countries.
Root not only admired the modern greats from his own era, but he also placed Shubman Gill in addition to some of the world’s best Batsmen, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Kane Williamson and Steve Smith, who dominated the game at home and road.
Joe Root Namur Shubman Gill next to Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson
The English Batting Maestro stunned and all by going by Gill as a modern large, alongside Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson and Rohit Sharma, despite the fact that the Punjab boy has only started waving his versions in recent years.
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The former captain of England believes that Gill will become one of the most reliable and stylish batters in the modern game. His technique, temperament and consistency have already started drawing comparisons with established superstars, and Root feels that Gill will eventually become one of the great ones.
Shubman Gill becomes a whole, very good player: Joe Root
Joe Root said on the podcast ‘Stick to Cricket’: “I think Kane (Williamson) is a great player. I think Steve Smith has been incredible, especially if he played against us. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma – I mean the same … I think he is a very good player.”
Gill in particular is currently playing in the Asia Cup 2025, where he is the vice-captain of India. The right-handed Slagman was recalled aside after his impressive tour in England, where he collected more than 700 runs to help India at the level of the five-match test series.
In his short career, Gill has scored more than 2500 points in both test and ODI Cricket, while he could manage around 600 runs in 22 T20is for India.
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Joe Root compares Harry Brook with Kevin Pietersen
Meanwhile, rooted root also rich praise over his English teammate Harry Brook. The former captain of England said that Brook “makes his life so much easier”, and he even compared the presence of the young person to the fold with that of the legendary Kevin Pietersen.
The Englishman said: “Harry Brook, he makes my life so much easier with the amount of pressure he only exerts bowlers. When KP was on the fold, his aura, his presence, was quite intimidating, while Harry is more about how he can touch you at any time.”
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Brook settles as one of the most dreaded and reliable batters of England in all sizes with more than 4,600 runs in 109 international competitions on an impressive average above 43 and a success rate of almost 98. Brook had already beaten 11 centuries and 23 fifte-yearly, with the career-best score of 317 at his name.
His impact on Testcricket has been impressive since he made his debut in 2022. He has collected more than 2,800 runs with an amazing average above 57 and a success rate of 87 in the format. Brook has registered for 10 centuries and 13 fifties. And now he is the white ball captain of England.
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